Is Sir William Stanier School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 21st of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir William Stanier School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sir William Stanier School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 27.4 (England: 46.2). 9.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sir William Stanier School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sir William Stanier School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sir William Stanier School

Coronation Street, Crewe, CW1 4EB

Local ranking21st of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1050

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 27.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 9.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 25.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 114

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 78.0%
Continued in education: 70.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 688
Boys: 320 (51%)
Girls: 313 (49%)
Capacity: 1050 (60% full)
SEND: 20.8%
FSM Eligible: 46.2%
EAL: 21.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.8%
SEN Support: 12.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 52.9
Budget per Pupil: £9,387/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 13.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 42.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 75.2%
White Other: 14.6%
Mixed Other: 5.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%
Asian Other: 0.9%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%

75.2%

White British

14.6%

White Other

5.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01270660880

admin@sws.cheshire.sch.uk

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Coronation Street

Crewe, North West

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Administrative

URN: 139953
UKPRN: 10042699
Establishment No.: 4000
Trust: THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST

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